Questions and Answers
Below you will find answers to many common questions about Trinity University 1869 Challenge.
What is the Trinity University 1869 Challenge?
The 1869 Challenge is your chance to give where it matters to you. For 1,869 minutes (or 31 hours), Tiger alumni, families, faculty, staff, students, and friends will join together to impact the University in a big way. Choose the area that means the most to you at Trinity, whether that’s sorority and fraternity life, music, athletics, scholarships, or anything in between! This is your opportunity to support Trinity through the areas that you’re passionate about.
The 1869 Challenge takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 5 p.m. to Thursday, Oct. 11, at 11:59 p.m. CST. All gifts made during this time period will count toward the Challenge. This year, we are setting our sights high with a record-setting goal of 1,869 gifts! If we reach this goal, we will unlock an additional $50,000 from anonymous donors for scholarships. Every gift counts toward this goal, regardless of the amount.
Each Tiger's journey is unique, and your gift should reflect that. So, give where it matters most to you at Trinity, and help us make this day a historic success.
Why is it called the 1869 Challenge?
Trinity University was founded in 1869. As we gear up for Trinity’s 150th anniversary, we want to honor the past, celebrate the present, and prepare for the future. We can’t provide support to all of the different parts of a Trinity education without your help.
Who can participate?
Anyone is welcome to donate to the 1869 Challenge! We are relying on the strength of our Trinity Network—including alumni, students, employees, former employees, families, and friends—to band together and make University history with a record-breaking 1,869 gifts.
Can I designate my gift?
Yes! Give where it matters to you. You can designate your gift to any area of campus as listed on this giving webpage.
I make a gift before or after the Challenge, will my gift count towards the Challenge?
Gifts made on Wednesday, Oct. 10 - Thursday, Oct. 11 will count toward the 1869 Challenge. If you would like to give prior to the scheduled Challenge date, you can do so by….. If you missed this Challenge, however, we encourage you to give whenever you'd like by visiting give.trinity.edu
What’s the giving minimum?
Our website processes gifts of $5 and above. However, you can make a gift of $1 or more in person. Find us on campus Oct. 10-11, visit, or call (210-999-7472) the Office of Alumni Relations and Development to make your gift.
What if the area I want to give to isn’t listed?
Areas where you may designate your gift will appear in a drop-down menu on the giving form. If you can't find the area where you'd like to designate your gift, give us a call at 210-999-7472.
Still have questions?
Who can participate?
Anyone is welcome to donate to the 1869 Challenge! We are relying on the strength of our Trinity Network—including alumni, students, employees, former employees, families, and friends—to band together and make University history with a record-breaking 1,869 gifts.
Can I designate my gift?
Yes! Give where it matters to you. You can designate your gift to any area of campus as listed on this giving webpage.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes, it is!
What's the giving minimum?
Our website processes gifts of $5 and above. You can also make a gift in person. Find us on campus Oct. 10-11, visit, or call the Office of Alumni Relations and Development at 210-999-7472 to make your gift.
Still have questions?
Contact us at trinityfund@trinity.edu